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Our pediatrician has given first dose of PCV vaccine to our child, but now vaccine not available at hospital. Is it necessary to give PCV vaccine? Is there any problem if we discontinue PCV after first dose? Or we should give as soon as possible?

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Get it from some one else it's better to complete the course whenever it's possible ...  Read More

Hello doctor In private pcv vaccine is given in 1.5 month, 2.5 month and 3.5 month And in govt pcv vaccine is given in 1.5 month, 3.5 month and 9th month What will be better to follow? Can i go as per govt?

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In govt, 2+1 schedule (2primary dose and 1 booster at 9 months) of PCV 10(10 strains of pneumococcus covered) is followed IAP recommends 3 + 1 schedule ( booster given between 12 to 15 months) as this ...  Read More

Is pcv 10 and pcv 13 both r same or not, at 6 weeks my baby has vaccinated pcv 13 now 10 weeks vaccine is pending can I go definitely with pcv 13 or pcv is enough , I don't understand what is the difference between these plz help me anyone

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PCV 13 and 10 refer to the number of strains of pneumonia bug the vaccine covers. If your baby was vaccinated with PCV 13, better continue the same for subsequent immunizations for consistent effect. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 5 month old do we need to give him pcv injection compulsory as we gave vaccine in government free but they not given pcv injection

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PCV vaccines prevent diseases caused by pneumococci like pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis, otitis media and sinusitis, which constitues a major burden of disease in the below 5 age group. At 5 months ...  Read More

What is PCV vaccine and should i go for it for my kid (2 months old) What is the diff b/w pcv 1 ,10,13 ?

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PCV 10 OR PCV 13 is available.No PCV 1 is there.PCV 10 covers 10 strains and PCV 13 covers 13 strains of Streptococcal Pneumonia.PCV 13 is better in terms of protection against Pneumonia..Get ur child ...  Read More

On health and family welfare of india mentioned and also govt doctor said that pcv vaccine 1 in 1.5 month , pcv 2 in 3.5 month and pcv booster is 9 month, but in other websites or my pvt doctor said me that pcv 1 in 1.5 month, next pcv 2 in 2.5month pcv3 in 3.5 month and booster given on 6 month, i am totally confused, which is acceptable..

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If u r taking in govt hospital follow their schedule. Private doctors will follow mostly IAP schedule. Both r fine... ...  Read More

Respected Doctors, My son's age 10 month. His DOB is 18/03/2021. He has missed pcv vaccine in time. Our Doctor give PCV 2 vaccine in 20/12/2021. Next PCV 3 vaccine will schedule 21/01/2022. Is it write or wrong? What is actual gap and time between this two vaccine and What is the maximum age to take JE ,MMR & vitamin A1. Kindly help me regardi

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Yes PCV vaccine to be taken within a year As per your Doctor's suggestion one month Gap between 2 dose MMR vaccination at 9 months and booster at 15 months JE VACCINE OPTIONAL AT 2 YEARS VITAMIN ...  Read More

My baby is 3.5 month old, we missed PCV vaccine for 1.5 and 3.5 months as we have taken vaccines from Government hospital. Can we take these shots outside in future ?

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Yes you can take PCV now. Try to take within few weeks to get protection ...  Read More

Hi my daughter is due for her 10 weeks vaccine tomorrow. At 6 weeks we got her PCV vaccine (Prevnar 13) in a private hospital. But now govt has included pcv in their programme. So my question is we dont know which brand govt is giving. Should we give same as last time or can we change

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Hello, It's better to get same vaccine as given earlier. Prevnar is better vaccine. Take care. Follow my Instagram for health Q&A #tiwarichildclinic 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi🙏 ...  Read More

Hello doctor Pcv and rv vaccines Is pcv and rv vaccine mandatory for 1 and half month baby? Thanks

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PCV is pneumococcal vaccine i.e vaccine for pneumonia. You can either gv 3doses 1mnth apart if starting now followed by booster at 1.5year or else if starting aftr 6mnths, 2doses 1mnth apart followed ...  Read More

I came to know that my daughter(2years 5 months) was given 3 shots of pcv at 5 weeks, 3 months and 21 months given by private hospital. Government hospital gives 4 shots. Do you recommend ppsv23 or may i know the best approach?.

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Greetings It is understandable to be concerned when you notice differences between private and government vaccination schedules for your daughter. While the standard PCV series often includes four do ...  Read More

Hello everyone. My baby will complete 6 months tomorrow. We have given her government vaccines in Telangana state. Are government vaccines enough for her ? Or else we should give her extra vaccines which are provided by private clinics. If yes. Can you please tell me what vaccine should be given at a private clinic. At present she received 14 weeks

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Government vaccines cover essential protection, but private clinics offer additional vaccines for broader coverage. At 6 months, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) recommends the Influenza (Flu) a ...  Read More

I got scratch from cat 6 months ago i take full vaccine course that time... recently i scratch by a dog and doctor told me to take 2 intradermal injection day 0 and day3 i take again for reassurance I again take one intramascular injection in day 08 is it cancel previous vaccine or I am safe i m really worried does intradermal and this intramascul

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Please be reassured—you are safe, and nothing has been cancelled or harmed by taking an extra intramuscular (IM) rabies vaccine. Rabies vaccines given intradermally (ID) or intramuscularly (IM) are eq ...  Read More

I take rabies vaccine intradermal course for cat scratch in June but i smoke weed 3 times regular every day for anxiety and i have addiction of masturbation regular i did this during vaccine course and after vaccination for months (june,july, August, September,October, November, December) does this reduce vaccine effectiveness should I take vaccine

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Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance. ...  Read More

What is the pneumonia vaccine name for adults and how many vaccines are required? Kindly suggest the details.

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Available pneumonia vaccines for adults: PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
Common names: PCV13 (Prevnar 13), PCV15, PCV20
This vaccine provides strong and long-lasting immunity. PPSV23 (Pneumococca ...  Read More

I take rabies vaccine intradermal 4 injection for cat scratch in June but i smoke weed 3times regular for anxiety and i have addiction of masturbation i did this during vaccine course and after vaccination for months does this reduce vaccine effectiveness should I take vaccine again I'm really worried.. I keep thinking if vaccine didn't work for re

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Hi!.It is appreciated that you have completed the doses of rabies vaccine.Regarding your concerns of smoking weed and masturbation,No it does not affect the efficacy of vaccine.So you need not worry a ...  Read More

I recently take typhoid Vaccine because I was infected regularly from typhoid. But after Vaccine I never get relief. After Vaccine I got infected twice in a month.

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Typhoid vaccines (oral or injectable) offer protection but are not 100% effective. Getting infected after vaccination may be due to several reasons such as improper food/water hygiene, antibiotic resi ...  Read More

I took rabues vaccine whole course in febuary month after that i took rabies vaccine again in may month because of sratch of dog and i took 5 vaccine in one month of may and yesterday i got bite by dog again should i have to take vaccine again

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We have given 10 weeks vaccine to baby at government where pcv and ipv are not there . Now after 5 days can we take pcv and ipv from private ? What is the maximum days gap is ok? And if we take pcv-2 and ipv-2 from private now can we take 14th week pcv and ipv also from government?

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Pcv and ipv can be taken after 5 days gap. 14 week vaccination has to be taken after 28 days gap of the private vaccine. And yes it can be again taken at govt centre. ...  Read More

I recently did a CBC as a part of a routine check-up. The PCV is abnormally high with 56%. Is this something serious? Please suggest. I don't have any other symptoms. Attached the report here.

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Hello doctor In private there are 4 in 1.5 month 2.5 month 3.5 month and 15 month And in govt there are only 3 does in 1.5 month 3.5 month and 9month If i go as per govt will there b any issue because 1 less dose given

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Yes - if you are giving pcv vaccine at the government - don't wait for the last dose at 9 months - give 3rd dose at a private at 3.5 months - same vaccines now available in private also ...  Read More

Hello doctor Can i give my baby 10 week vaccines in govt and pcv 2 in govt on same day? I had earlier got my baby vaccinated in private

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Greetings no issues u can take ...  Read More

Hello doctor I want to know what is the time gap to give pcv vaccine at private if i give 10 weeks vaccine at govt tomorrow I had earlier got my 6 weeks baby vaccinated in private hospital which included pcv Will there be any issue in switching private to gov vaccine?

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Greetings minimum of 4 weeks ...  Read More

What should be the gap between pcv and ppsv vaccine for 60 yr old woman with comorbidities(bp+sugar) if prevnar was used for the first dose? The doctor said 8 weeks but the internet says 1 year.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

My baby received opv only at birth in govt hospital and later on three doses of IPV and pcv at private during 6 week , 10 week and 14 weeks.. However due to MMR vaccine not available in private,, In 9 months baby was given one extra IPV and PCV in govt along with MR and JE by the technician Now shall we again give the next IPV/pcv as per IAP s

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Greetings yes u can give now it's safe ...  Read More

My 6-month-old daughter has received the following vaccinations, ( Besides Following Other Vaccines also received but I am not confused with that) - Birth: OPV 0 - 6 weeks: OPV & PCV1 - 10 weeks: OPV - 14 weeks: OPV & PCV2 According to the government schedule, PCV 3 will be given at 9 months & already taken 4 dose of OPV vaccine. Shoul

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Follow govt vaccination schedule, as there is no point of giving PCV 3 at 6months ...  Read More

My baby got a total of 5 doses of the pcv vaccine instead of 4 doses. At 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 9 months, and 20 months. Is it safe to give total 5 doses? Will my baby be fine?

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Greetings yes it's safe ...  Read More

I want to get vaccine for hpv. and I am already sexually active should I take vaccine. and which vaccine I should take

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Hello today my baby got her 2 nd schedule vaccines... the technician gave her total 5 vaccines but They are supposed to give only 3 vaccines... they have given 2 vaccines more by mistake... they gave FIPV AND PCV unnecessarily extra to baby ( they have given that vaccines one month ago only) now I'm worried 🙁 is it ok to take 2 more vacci

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IPV and PCV vaccine both have doses which have to be given at 1.5 months 2.5 months and 3.5 months. Not sure how they have given 5 vaccines. Please post more details. At 1.5 months baby is usually giv ...  Read More

My daughter is 16 months 20 days old and ideally pcv booster vaccine should be given at 15 months but my dr dont have this vaccine kn stock and we are waiting for that. Is this much delay of 1 month 20 days is okay or should i consult other dr. Pls suggest. Is there any effect of delay vaccine... pls suggest

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Yes it's ok ...  Read More

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